Vladimir Putin
As Pussy Riot’s trial begins, Putin’s opposition grows stronger
As opposition forces are slapped down by the cruel hand of the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin is looking increasingly desperate and petulant.
By Eva Charalambous | Notebook, Opinion | Thursday, 2 August 2012 at 4:54 pm
Pussy Riot were arrested for freedom of expression
Vladimir Putin recently claimed that democracy is the fundamental right of the people to elect their government as well as to continuously influence it and the decision-making process. Yet the recent detention of three members of an all-female punk band for a protest performance suggests that state censorship and violations against free expression remain as strong as ever in Russia.
By Lucy Popescu | Notebook, Opinion | Tuesday, 8 May 2012 at 4:00 am
Putin’s Gazprom: An unhealthy mix of business and politics
The Russian Federation is a major player when it comes to natural gas. Not only are they in possession of the largest proven reserves, which account for nearly a quarter of the world’s total reserves; but they are also the biggest exporter of the commodity by supplying over fifteen percent of global gas production.
By Mohammad I. Aslam | Notebook, Opinion | Friday, 27 April 2012 at 4:00 am
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